1. Chapter 3.3
Norms & Values

2. Norms: What are they and why are they important?
Norms define appropriate behavior
Cultural norms: ways of behaving in specific situations
How does breaking norms effect individuals?

3. Folkways Norms without any moral significance
Breaking them does not usually lead to severe consequences
Examples: picking your nose in public, staring, congratulating teammates after a good play

4. Mores Norms of right and wrong Mores have moral significance
Conforming to mores is a social requirement
Examples: being respectful of member of the clergy, teasing the disabled, not receiving welfare if you are able to work

5. Taboos Norms which forbid behavior
Most severe norm; violation means severe social punishment
Examples: incest, some religions have food taboos, Amish customs

6. Laws Norms which are enforced by officials
Laws are deliberately created, not evolved
Like folkways and mores different violations warrant different punishments

7. Sanctions
Two types:
formal
informal
Formal: rewards or punishments imposed by a special authority
Informal: rewards or punishments imposed by the group

8. Values Ideas what is good for society – shared by the group
Important because they can provide the foundation for norms
Examples: hard work, patriotism, democracy, equality